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Museum Grand Opening

April 2008 update: We are finally open for business. Reservations are now being taken for tours by contacting the Museum at 402-873-4403 or the Fire Station at 402-873-3579. Regular business hours are Wednesday thru Saturday 11am to 5pm and Sundays noon to 4pm.

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The lot is purchased
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Ideas are laid out
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An architect is hired and meets with the committee
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More stuff to unload
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The sticks are going up

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Utility boys moving the pole

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Remember when it looked like this?
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It's taking shape
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Boy it's getting BIG

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Insulation is installed

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EFIS is installed

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The retaining wall crew

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Room is nearing completion

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Rest rooms are added

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Bob watching the water run

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A different view

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The sprinkler system is done

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The interior walls are going up

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The outside is done


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The completed project

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1884 Button Steam Engine
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1926 Seagrave Pumper
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1938 Seagrave Pumper

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President Recker giving his opening comments

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State Fire Marshal John Falgione speeks
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The ribbon (HOSE) cutting with the Jaws of Life

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Tom gives the Mayor a first class tour

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An inside look out the front doors

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Deming Hand Pumper and Hose Cart

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The kids have a place to play

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1868 Ladder Wagon

The Oldest Department in the State of Nebraska, Established 1856